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Youssef Akazdir

Business Development Manager, North America and North Africa at Phocos AG

Youssef Akazdir has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Youssef began their career in 2007 as a Front Desk Agent at InterContinental Hotels Group, where they provided excellent customer service and performed various duties to ensure guest satisfaction. Youssef later worked as a Guest Services staff at The Sanderling Resort & Spa in 2009. In 2010, Youssef became a Supervisor at Rite Aid, where they managed day-to-day store operations and oversaw the photo lab. Youssef then worked at The Fresh Market as an Assistant Produce Manager, responsible for managing staff, merchandising, and inventory. Later, they served as the Operations Manager at The Pit Surf Shop, where they handled store operations, organized displays, and conducted inventory checks. Youssef also worked at Windward Construction & BlueWater Homes as a Carpenter Assistant. In 2014, they joined SolarCity as an Energy Specialist. From 2016 to 2017, Youssef worked as a Builder at Synergo. Youssef currently holds multiple roles at Phocos, including Sales Representative, Sales Manager for the US/Canada and North Africa, and Business Development Manager for North America and North Africa.

Youssef Akazdir's education history is as follows:

From 2010 to 2012, Youssef attended Elizabeth City State University, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

In 2008, Youssef enrolled in George Mason University for an Independent Study on "Ecotourism" as part of a BIS program.

Also in 2008, Youssef planned to pursue a degree in Sustainable Tourism from George Mason University.

Between 2003 and 2006, Youssef attended Northern Virginia Community College, where they earned an Associate in Applied Science degree in Travel and Tourism. During the same period, they also obtained an Associate In Science degree in General Studies from the same institution.

In 2000 to 2002, Youssef completed a vocational program and obtained a diploma in Travel and Tourism.

In terms of additional certifications, in August 2018, Youssef obtained the NAPCEP Associate Photovoltaic certification from The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners.

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  • Business Development Manager, North America and North Africa

    January 1, 2020 - present

  • Sales Manager-US/Canada at Phocos Americas

    August, 2018

  • Sales Representative

    January, 2018

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